GRE

Graduate Record Examination

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.

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Typical Computer-Based GRE® General Test
Section Number of Questions Time
Analytical Writing 1 Issue Task 45 minutes
Analytical Writing 1 Argument Task 30 minutes
Verbal 30 30 minutes
Quantitative 28 45 minutes

Verbal Reasoning

The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to:

* analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it;
* analyze relationships among component parts of sentences;
* recognize relationships between words and concepts.

Quantitative Reasoning

The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to:

* understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis
* reason quantitatively
* solve problems in a quantitative setting.

Analytical Writing

The skills measured include the test taker’s ability to:

* articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
* examine claims and accompanying evidence
* support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
* sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
* control the elements of standard written English.

Official Website

Please access www.gre.org by ETS for further information and registration.